Instant Alert: Russian defense minister reportedly fired their Baltic Fleet commander

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Russian defense minister reportedly fired their Baltic Fleet commander by Dmitry Solovyov on Jun 29, 2016, 8:58 AM Advertisement Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has sacked the commander of the Baltic Fleet and his chief of staff for "dereliction of duty" and "distortion of the real state of things", Russian media reported on Wednesday. Shoigu cited "serious drawbacks" in the military training and everyday activities of the fleet's units and "a lack of proper care for the personnel".   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011